Which of these examples is MOST LIKE the motion of the Earth that causes day and night? 8.E.4B.4

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Bouncing Ball

Ballerina Spinning

Swinging on a swing

Snowboarding down a hill

Answer 1

The correct answer is "Ballerina Spinning." The motion of the Earth causing day and night is most similar to the rotation of a ballerina spinning on her toe. Just like the Earth rotates on its axis, causing different parts of the Earth to face the Sun and experience day or night, a ballerina spins on her toe, causing different parts of her body to face the audience or away from it.